Cultural diversity

Religion

About this topic

Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.

This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.

Interpretation notes

  • This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
  • No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.

Key insight

In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Cranbrook (WA), accounting for 46.9% (233 people). This share was higher than Cranbrook (S) (45.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 78 people and 16 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Cranbrook (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Cranbrook (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cranbrook (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Cranbrook (WA), with comparison markers for Cranbrook (S).

Cranbrook (WA)
Cranbrook (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

233

% of total

46.9%

Change from 2016

+16.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

90

% of total

18.1%

Change from 2016

-8.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

75

% of total

15.1%

Change from 2016

+5.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

47

% of total

9.5%

Change from 2016

-3.5pp

Baptist

2021 count

31

% of total

6.2%

Change from 2016

-2.4pp

Data table

Religion for Cranbrook (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cranbrook (S).

Religion for Cranbrook (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cranbrook (S).
Religion for Cranbrook (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cranbrook (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Cranbrook (S)%Count%Cranbrook (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described23346.9%45.2%15530.9%29.3%+78+16.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia9018.1%19.0%13326.5%23.9%-43-8.4pp
Not stated7515.1%12.4%5010.0%12.9%+25+5.1pp
Western Catholic479.5%11.3%6513.0%13.7%-18-3.5pp
Baptist316.2%5.6%438.6%7.4%-12-2.4pp
Total497100.0%100.0%501100.0%100.0%-40.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.